DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENTis a leading hotel management company that operates approximately 70 hotels with more than 13,000 rooms throughout the United States and Costa Rica. The company’s current portfolio includes a broad cross-section of brands and ranges from fullservice hotels and resorts to mid-size select-service, extended stay and independent boutique properties.

Since the company’s launch in 1999, Driftwood has successfully grown its portfolio by taking a unique entrepreneurial approach, maintaining long-term relationships with investors, clients, lenders and guests. The company’s primary philosophy is to maximize Net Operating Income and ownership returns for each asset by balancing customer service, integrity, employee relations and careful, indepth reviews of each individual market to create effective operating and capital strategies.

Driftwood’s experienced and innovative team consistently achieves objectives and delivers real, bottom-line results. Members of the company’s senior management team have an average of 20 years of experience in all segments of the lodging industry and have proven highly successful in the takeover, re-positioning and optimization of hotel operations. Extensive experience working with major brands like Marriott International, Inc., Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Wyndham Worldwide, Choice Hotels International, Inc. and others, gives Driftwood a firm grasp on the ins and outs of the franchising model.

Personal Service and AttentionDriftwood Hospitality Management is not just a property owner, but also a property manager. As a third-party management company, Driftwood’s approach is a personalized and respectful one. The individual needs of each property in Driftwood’s management portfolio are taken into careful consideration and are critical in creating an effective partnership.

Driftwood’s flexibility is a company staple, prevalent across all segments of the business, but nowhere more significant than in the area of property management. While Driftwood provides centralized management services, the company fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering hotel associates to take initiative and actively contribute to their success.

ExpertiseOperationsDriftwood Hospitality Management’s diverse operations services focus on productivity management, food and beverage controls and procurement. The company’s MIS systems monitor hotel performance and ensure detailed reporting from each revenue and cost center. A concentration is placed on room yields utilization, labor and cash management, expense variances and a variety of other items, which are evaluated on a daily and weekly basis.

Sales and MarketingWorking with each property’s revenue management team, Driftwood assists in reaching the right pricing mix, in order to compete effectively and maximize potential revenues. The company also directs attention to worldwide sales exposure and strategic marketing alliances, working closely with national tourist boards, local Convention and Visitor’s Bureaus, and other partners to develop joint marketing campaigns focusing on its major destinations.

Human ResourcesDriftwood provides significant corporate resources to the hotels within its management portfolio. A key area of focus is human resources, ensuring hotel teams are functioning efficiently and effectively. Driftwood provides hiring assistance and proper insurance coverage to guarantee the hotel is safe and secure, and offers bilingual hiring and training resources, payroll and benefit programs.

Centralized ServicesDriftwood implements well-defined state-of-the-art centralized controls to its rapidly expanding hotel portfolio. The company provides centralized corporate support services and other programs in accounting, payroll, data processing and vendor purchasing. Driftwood’s flexibility empowers hotel leadership to vary from such initiatives as appropriate.

Receivership and Real Estate Owned AssetsAs a receiver, Driftwood Hospitality Management is cognizant of the lender’s priorities to gain control of the asset, minimize liability and stabilize operations. This awareness is an intuition that comes with experience and helps Driftwood transcend barriers as it relates to receivership.

To maximize an asset’s true value, it is imperative to quickly ensure a positive brand affiliation. Just as important is a concentration on internal and supplier relations, support current talent and filling voids that may exist. With experience in acquisitions and the rebranding process, as well as an understanding of court reporting and bonding requirements, Driftwood seamlessly facilitates the overall transition of distressed properties.

Driftwood’s receivership appointments include the following brands: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, Wyndham Worldwide and Choice Hotels International, Inc. REO appointments include Hilton Worldwide and InterContinental Hotels Group.

New DevelopmentIn addition to renovating and rebranding existing properties, Driftwood has extensive expertise in the areas of new-builds and new developments. The company has built hotels in all segments of the hotel industry, managing all aspects of the building process from buying the land, supervising design and construction, equipping the hotel with the right resources, hiring and training the staff.

EB-5In late 2014, Driftwood announced the launch of DEB5 Development, LLC, an EB-5 affiliate branch that allows foreign investors to participate in new-build hotel developments across the United States. The company’s first venture was the $22.2 million 123-room Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel.

As part of the EB-5 program, foreign investors are required to invest a minimum of $1 million – or $500,000, if funds are invested in certain rural or high-unemployment areas. EB-5 investors are then granted a conditional visa that is valid for two years once their application has been approved by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Investors

are eligible to apply for permanent U.S. resident status given they demonstrate that the legally required economic benefits of their investments have been achieved. Through these ventures, investors have the opportunity to positively impact the regional and national economy by creating new jobs or saving positions that would otherwise be eliminated from the workforce.

Driftwood Hospitality Management has assembled a team of experienced industry professionals to assist in the expansion and operations of DEB5 Development. Established as an affiliate of Driftwood, DEB5 strategically focuses on the development of new-build hotels through EB-5 investments.

Hotel PortfolioDriftwood Hospitality Management is an award- winning owner, developer and manager of many nationally-recognized hospitality brand families, including the following:

Marriott International, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Hilton Worldwide

InterContinental Hotels Group

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Wyndham Worldwide

Choice Hotels International, Inc.

Executive TeamDriftwood’s executive team brings a wealth of experience to the table, representing all facets of the hospitality industry including hotel management, development, third-party management, ownership, and asset management.

David Buddemeyer President

Carlos Rodriguez Executive Vice President

Michael Diaz Chief Operating Officer

Steve Johnson Vice President

Andrew Stevens Vice President of Acquisitions & Development

Hsu Senior Vice President – Business Development and Acquisitions

Carlos Rodriguez, Jr. Vice President of New Development

AwardsPreferred Management Company, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts (Driftwood Hospitality Management)

Best Conversion Full Service, Starwood Hotels and Resorts (Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capital Square)

Conversion of the Year, Hilton (Homewood Suites/Hampton Inn Chicago, IL)

Developer of the Year, Hilton Hotels & Resorts (Hilton Tampa Downtown)

Best Renovation Award, IHG (Staybridge Suites Orlando Airport South)

“Top 100 Owner & Developer,” Hotel Business (DHM)

Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor (numerous hotels)